City: 6 definitions
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City means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Cities are associated with S奴cy膩syahasta: one of the twenty-two Single-hand Gestures (in Indian Dramas) (known as 补蝉补峁儁耻办迟补丑补蝉迟补蝉), according to the Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.鈥擳he word 蝉奴肠墨 means a tool which is used for stitching. It refers to the needle. [...] In the Abhinayadarpa峁嘺, numbers like one and hundred are shown with the 蝉奴肠测腻蝉测补-丑补蝉迟补 posture. Paramabrahma i.e., the Supreme Entity is also indicated with this hand posture. Moreover, this hand posture also indicates the sun and a city.
Natyashastra (啶ㄠぞ啶熰啶ざ啶距じ啷嵿い啷嵿ぐ, 苍腻峁瓂补艣腻蝉迟谤补) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya鈥攖heatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Shilpashastra (iconography)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)A City follows specific guidelines of ancient Indian Painting (citra), according to the Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.鈥擨n the context of identification of some particular places through picture, the Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺 gives some instructions. According to this book, a city should be represented in a picture with various temples, mansions, markets, residences and royal roads. The lofty temples, huge mansions, markets, specious market roads etc. of the city of Ujjayin墨 as stated in the K膩dambar墨 be a model for a picture of a well designed city.
Shilpashastra (啶多た啶侧啶ざ啶距じ啷嵿い啷嵿ぐ, 艣ilpa艣膩stra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Languages of India and abroad
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryCity is another spelling for 啶膏た啶熰 [蝉颈峁�].鈥攏. 1. a whistle; 2. any instrument used for giving signal; a horn; 3. city;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cityadhirohana, Cityagni, Cityarohana, Cityayupa, Citye, Cityupanishad.
Full-text (+6136): Madhura, Amaravati, Nagara, Pataliputra, Varanasi, Kashi, Ujjayini, Hastinapura, Rajagriha, Pattana, Saketa, Kanjika, Shonitapura, Kaushambi, Nagarika, Mithila, Ayodhya, Tripura, Kusumapura, Saubha.
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Search found 481 books and stories containing City, The city; (plurals include: Cities, The cities). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (cultural study) (by S. W. Chitale)
Town Planning in Ancient India < [Chapter 3 - Economic Conditions]
Description of ancient Indian Agriculture < [Chapter 3 - Economic Conditions]
City Administration < [Chapter 2 - Political conditions]
Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India) (by Nidheesh Kannan B.)
6. Impact of Urbanization: Literary Gleanings < [Chapter 1 - Rise of Urbanization and Luxury Life in India]
10. Erotic Culture < [Chapter 1 - Rise of Urbanization and Luxury Life in India]
8. Institutionalization of Sexuality < [Chapter 1 - Rise of Urbanization and Luxury Life in India]
The Chaldean account of Genesis (by George Smith)
Chapter IV - Babylonian Mythology
Chapter VIII - The Exploits Of Lubara
Bhasa (critical and historical study) (by A. D. Pusalker)
Chapter 14 - Urban and Rural life (in Bhasa鈥檚 time)
Chapter 10 - Geographical knowledge (derived from Bhasa鈥檚 plays)
Chapter 17 - Architecture, Sculpture and Art (gleaned from Bhasa鈥檚 plays)
Egypt Through The Stereoscope (by James Henry Breasted)
Position 32 - The Brick Store-chambers Of Pithom, The City Built By Hebrew Bondsmen鈥攍ooking North < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 63 - Records Of The Campaign Of Shishak, Who Captured Jerusalem; Relief At Karnak, Thebes < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 28 - Statue Of Ramses Ii, An Embellishment Of A Now Vanished Temple Of Memphis < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Manasara (English translation) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
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